Heaven Can Wait is a romantic fantasy about Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty), a Los Angeles Rams quarterback who is accidentally summoned to Heaven by an overly zealous celestial escort. Pendleton is returned to earth in the body of another man, who is a corporate giant. While practicing to once again play for the Rams, Pendleton must escape attempts on his life while romantically pursuing a beautiful Englishwoman (Julie Christie) who protests the destruction caused to her village by one of his many corporations.

CAST AND CREW

Julie Christie James Mason Warren Beatty Buck Henry Warren Beatty

GENRE

Comedy, Drama, Romance

CERTIFICATE

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

RUN TIME

1 hour 41 minutes

RELEASED

1978